Hello! I'm very sorry for all the people who waited.
Well, here's another chapter to my story. I hope you enjoy it.
Oh btw. I haven't...written anything...in ages. so this will be...very very rusty. (and sucky)
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"Roland, I trust you."
That was the last thing he said before leaving home. It was a cold winter day. A young man was seen leaving the premises of a certain mansion. He was running fast. He covered his tracks to make sure that his father would not be able to find him. He did not like the job that was set for him. He had to refuse. It was against his principles to kill for his benefit. The idea of stepping on the poor and unprivileged for more money, fame, glory, and success. That was unheard of.
I have to run. I have to get out of here.
This man changed his name, he took all his valid ids and disposed of it.
From that day on, he was not anymore Naoki Kaiba.
"Watanabe Akihito"
He will not be related to that family. He will not become like them.
"Watanabe Akihito, please claim your ticket."
Watanabe Akihito, the man who was once known as Naoki Kaiba, was the heir to the Kaiba fortune. The second born son of Kazuki Kaiba. The younger brother of Gozaburo Kaiba.
I am the second born son. Why me? I don't want to do a job that's...filthy.
"Last call for Watanabe Akihito, please claim your ticket. Once again, Watanabe Akihito please claim your ticket."
The young man snapped out of his thoughts. Oh right, my ticket.
He went to the counter and got his ticket and left.
Naoki, promise me...you'll be brave. Always do the right thing. Make me proud.
He will always remember the promise he made with his mother. He will never break that promise.
Mom, I will do everything in my power not to be like that man.
A few years have passed and Kaiba Naoki was completely forgotten. His own father decided not to look for him anymore. This person died and he was replaced with Watanabe Akihito. A righteous man who was dedicated to justice and righteousness. He was a typical office worker who worked in New York, then after getting a few promotions, he was transferred to London. Together with his wife, they lived in a small, but beautiful house. It had a wonderful garden and a nice backyard.
"It's good to be home."
"Lissa, do you want to visit your sister? I mean, you're home after all these years."
Malissa thought about it pretty hard before she came up with an answer, "Well, knowing my sister, she would much rather be here to help decorate the house. I think I'll invite her to come here tomorrow. She's bound to stay for a good...Hmm, three days?"
Malissa looked at her husband who was busy playing chess with himself. She decided to get his attention "Akihito"
No answer.
"Akihito."
"Yeah, sure. It's okay.", he said half mumbled and he decided to just pack the chess set away.
"Lissa"
She stopped arranging the books on the shelf and looked at her husband, "Yes Akihito?"
"Nothing, I'm just glad you are my wife.", he said with a smile.
After arranging and cleaning and emptying boxes, they decided to rest for the day ahead of them.
"Hey, Akihito"
"Mmm?"
Malissa decided to take a deep breath before telling her husband the news she has been keeping for awhile. "I'm expecting."
Upon hearing the news, Watanabe Akihito fell off the bed. He was surprised, happy, jubilant. He was jumping and running around the room while saying the things he would do as a father, the things he will get for his child. The name he will give to his child. The color of the nursery. And a lot more things he had to say.
His wife laughed a little and said, "Looks like someone's excited to be a father."
It's been 5 years since the Watanabe family moved to London. Their son Seto was a bright boy who enjoyed sharing his food with the family dog, Moxy.
"Mum! Look! Look"
"What is it Seto?"
The little boy ran towards his mom pointing towards the stray cat that made the whole under the tree of their backyard its home.
"Seto, let's go inside. I have something to tell you."
They went inside the house together and the mother prepared a snack for her son.
"Seto"
He looked at his mum wondering what's so important. "Yes mum?"
"Your father got a promotion last week."
"Mum, what's a promotion?"
She sat beside her son and said, "It's like a reward for doing a good job. Your dad got a reward because he's very good."
"Wow! I wanna be like dad when I grow up! I wanna be good just like him!"
The sound of the shoes of Mr. Watanabe was heard as he entered his home. "I'm home!"
Seto ran towards his father and asked, "Daddy, is it true that you got a reward for doing a good job?"
He nodded in reply to the question.
"Yaay! I'm gonna make daddy a drawing reward because he's very good." , said the young boy while running up the stairs to go to his room so he can make the drawing for his father.
"Lissa, are you alright?"
"Akihito, I'm so proud of you, but you seem to be...how do I say this? Not pleased."
He did not know how to tell her. He did not want to tell her, but he had to. "Lissa, we're going to Japan."
She gasped and asked her husband again, "Are you sure you want to do this?"
"I can't run forever Lissa. My brother knows I'm here. He doesn't care about us. We are by all mean very normal." His wife was taking in everything he was saying. "Besides, my father called me and he is asking me to come back. I don't have to be part of Kaiba Corp. He just wants be to be there in Japan. He wants to meet his grandson and his daughter-in-law."
She hugged her husband and said, "I trust you Akihito."
There was a little kid who ran back to the kitchen while his parents were still hugging each other.
"Ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwww. I'm gonna go somewhere else now."
"Seto, before you go somewhere else...I have something important to say to you.", said Akihito.
The boy looked at his parents and is waiting for an answer.
"My son, we're going to Japan."
"For a vacation?", he said while tilting his head to the side.
"No, we will live in Japan."
The little boy was getting worried, "What about the cats under the tree?"
"We'll ask Mrs. Jones to take good care of the cats."
"Uhh, how about Moxy?"
"Moxy is going to come with us of course.", said his father.
"Yaaay! At least I have a friend already when I get to Japan."
"Seto, time for bed. We're going to start packing our things tomorrow." , said Malissa.
"Okay mom."
XXX
"Mom, are we there yet?"
"Almost there."
"I can't wait to see the new house!"
"Dad, will our new house be like the ones ninjas stay in?"
"Nope."
Seto was very disappointed, "Awwww, I wanted a ninja styled house so they would pass by thinking a ninja lives inside the house and I can talk to him and tell him that I wanna be a ninja too!"
"Dad?"
"Yes Seto?"
"I don't understand anything here. There are weird drawings everywhere and people speak in...I dunno. It's different."
"Don't worry, I'll teach you how to speak when we get home."
XXX
It's been months since Akihito moved to Japan with his family. His wife is expecting another child. Akihito was taking a day off so he could spend some time with his wife and son. It was a peaceful day. Well, it was peaceful until he heard a knock on the door.
"Coming!"
"Good morning Naoki."
This could not be happening. His father was here.
"Daddy! Did the mailman pass by?"
Seto looked at the old man in front of him. He realized that it wasn't the mailman, but someone else. Someone very suspicious.
"Ah, my grandson. Hello Seto."
"Grandpa? AH! Ojiisan!"
Seto's mother went out of the kitchen to see what was happening outside and she saw the man her husband was trying to avoid all these years. Upon feeling the presence of someone else, Kazuki Kaiba looked up and saw the woman his son chose.
"Ah, finally I get to meet my daughter-in-law. Naoki, you chose a very beautiful woman to be your wife. I am proud. She also seems to be a very responsible wife."
"Thank you father, but I think you should be taking your leave now. You have a company to run, remember?", Akihito said with a hint of spite and irritation.
"Nonsense Naoki, what kind of father do you think I am? Of course I would make time to catch up with my son and know how he's doing."
"Hey dad, who's Naoki?", asked Seto.
"My nickname."
"Ohhhh."
Kazuki Kaiba looked at Seto with a little interest. I can feel that this boy has great potential. "Come on Seto, let's go inside and help your mother prepare snacks", said the eldest Kaiba.
"Okay Ojiisan!"
Watanabe Akihito is now worried. He knew that look. He knew what his father wanted. He will not allow his son to be subjected to the same thing as him. He will have to die first before his son will go to the hands of his father or brother. He will do everything and anything in his power to make sure that Seto will not be associated with Kaiba Corp.
XXX
It's been a few weeks since the visit of Kazuki Kaiba. Akihito felt that there is something uncomfortable with the atmosphere. It was like as if he and his family were being watched. His father called him to have dinner in the mansion. He did not like the sound of that, but he had to go.
"I'll make sure that Seto will be safe. He will not be part of any of my schemes. You don't have to worry."
Something is not right. When Akihito went inside the mansion after all these years, the memories just flooded back in. He then went straight to the study where his father usually is. He had no time to waste.
He knocked then when he opened the door, he saw his father sitting near the fireplace.
"Sit down Naoki."
The older Kaiba took a sip from his tea before talking. "Naoki, I'm sure you understand the position you are in. You rejected the position for the head of Kaiba Corp. When I die, it will go to your son."
"Father, my name is Akihito."
Kazuki Laughed. "Akihito, is that so? Are you trying to hide your past? It's useless. Hiding your past won't stop the future of your son. Naoki, now is the time to tell you this. Gozaburo is...how do I say this? Not as competent. His son...just as mediocre as he is. But Seto. I can see that want in his eyes. There is that drive for power and success. He is a true Kaiba. He will be trained to be a Kaiba. Do you understand?"
"Father-"
"You are in no position to refuse. As I said earlier, he is not part of any of my schemes. I want someone to continue the legacy of Kaiba Corp. Seeing as you refused, I'll make sure that your son will be made for this job. He will be trained and he will learn every-"
"You will steal his childhood!", screamed Akihito. "Everything I'm doing, it's to give Seto a normal life. When he is old enough to decide, I will let him decide for himself."
Kazuki Kaiba looked at his son, "My my, you have changed. You're a little more...emotional? Just like your mother. However, I accept your proposal. Seto will be asked if he wants to be the heir to Kaiba Corp. the moment he turns sixteen. I'm sure we have a deal?"
Akihito looked at his father and nodded. I will make sure that Seto will enjoy his life before that day.
XXX
Though there was someone outside the study who overheard the most of the conversation. It was all blurry. His vision was clouded by rage.
I am the rightful heir to Kaiba Corp. No kid will get my position. My son will be the next in line and no one else.
This man went outside to the courtyard to make a very important phone call.
"Hello?"
"Ah, Gozaburo Kaiba, it's nice doing business with you again.", replied the man on the other line.
"Tsundare, I have a little request. It must be very easy to eliminate pregnant women, isn't it?"
"Kaiba, you underestimate me. Killing pregnant women is the easiest thing to do. Did your brother come back?", he said with a tone of mockery and pride.
"Yes, and he and his wife are expecting. Eliminate her and the kid inside to end his bloodline."
"Once I'm done with the pregnant woman?", he asked.
"Kill my brother."
Gozaburo Kaiba ended the call and left the mansion. A lot of planning will have to be done.
I'm sooo sorry I didn't update...in like...forever. I didn't know what to say next...then it just hit me.
Yaay for something...so what do you guys think? :D Is it good? Okay?
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I'm so sorry for the people who waited. I'm really really really sorry. Also, I'm so sorry that there isn't a lot of seto and serenity moments...just a lot of seto past...history stuff.